Block 40 Beo Cres
40 Beo Cres, Singapore 160040
Block 40 Beo Cres is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1963, with 96 dwelling units. 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$355k (59 sqm), from 111 resales on record. The lease has approximately 45 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 40 Beo Cres?
Block 40 Beo Cres is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1963, with 96 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bukit Merah
- Planning area
- Bukit Merah
- Completed
- 1963
- Storeys
- 10
- Total units
- 96
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$355k
- Last transacted
- Feb 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 45 years
What are resale prices at Block 40 Beo Cres?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$355k (S$564 psf), from 111 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Room | 18 | S$199,000recent | 51 sqm | S$363 psf |
| 3-Room | 92 | S$355,000recent | 59 sqm | S$559 psf |
| 4-Room | 1 | S$688,000 | 118 sqm | S$542 psf |
“Recent” medians use the latest transactions; for older blocks the all-time median spans 30+ years and understates today’s price. Source: HDB resale caveats, through Feb 2025.
What has recently sold at Block 40 Beo Cres?
Block 40 Beo Cres has 111 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$372,000 in Feb 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 59 sqm | S$372,000 |
| Feb 2025 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 59 sqm | S$410,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 2-Room | 01 TO 03 | 54 sqm | S$330,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 59 sqm | S$358,000 |
| Oct 2024 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 59 sqm | S$360,888 |
| Aug 2024 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 59 sqm | S$375,000 |
| May 2024 | 2-Room | 01 TO 03 | 51 sqm | S$265,000 |
| Feb 2023 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 59 sqm | S$365,000 |
| Apr 2022 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 59 sqm | S$355,000 |
| Mar 2022 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 59 sqm | S$350,000 |
| Nov 2021 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 59 sqm | S$315,000 |
| Jun 2021 | 2-Room | 04 TO 06 | 51 sqm | S$233,000 |
What flat types are in Block 40 Beo Cres?
Block 40 Beo Cres has 96 units, mostly 3-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 40 Beo Cres from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 40 Beo Cres is Tiong Bahru MRT, about 329 m away (~5 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tiong Bahru MRT329 m · ~5 min
- Havelock MRT678 m · ~11 min
- Great World MRT879 m · ~14 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Gan Eng Seng SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km420 m
- Alexandra Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority427 m
- Zhangde Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority566 m
- River Valley Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- Crescent Girls' SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
- Gan Eng Seng Primary SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
- Chij (Kellock)Primary school1.6 km
- Bukit Merah Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.6 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 40 Beo Cres?
Buying a flat at Block 40 Beo Cres (~S$355k) needs about S$2,830/mo in income and S$1,333/mo in repayments, after S$5,300 stamp duty and a S$89k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$355k) — 25% downpayment (bank-loan basis), 25-year loan at 3.5% p.a. Rates as of May 2026. Run it for your own profile →
Buyer's Stamp Duty
S$5,300
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$89k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,333/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$2,830/mo
MSR/TDSR @ stress rate
First-time HDB buyers pay no Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD) and may qualify for CPF Housing Grants of up to S$80,000+, which lower the cash required — these are not included above. An HDB concessionary loan also allows a smaller downpayment.
Frequently asked questions about Block 40 Beo Cres
What is the resale price at Block 40 Beo Cres?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 40 Beo Cres have recently resold around S$355k (59 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 40 Beo Cres by flat type?⌄
2-Room ≈ S$199k; 3-Room ≈ S$355k; 4-Room ≈ S$688k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 40 Beo Cres?⌄
Block 40 Beo Cres has approximately 45 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1963). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 40 Beo Cres?⌄
Block 40 Beo Cres has 96 dwelling units across up to 10 storeys, mostly 3 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 40 Beo Cres?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 40 Beo Cres is Tiong Bahru MRT, about 329 m away (~5 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 40 Beo Cres?⌄
Alexandra Primary School, Zhangde Primary School are within 1 km of Block 40 Beo Cres — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 40 Beo Cres a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 40 Beo Cres sits in Bukit Merah, in the Bukit Merah planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈45 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
